6 Adorable 'Dos for Frizzy-Hair Weather

Ah, summer—on the one hand, you’re elated to break out your favorite brightly colored sundresses and open-toe sandals now that warmer temps are here. But humidity is kind of your hair’s mortal enemy—especially if your natural texture happens to be coarse. Seriously, why does it seem like no matter what you do on a summer day, your hair just won’t stay sleek and smooth?

It’s time to stop fighting with your hair and embrace what you’ve got—frizz and all—this season. First things first, it’s important to arm yourself with the right tools.

"Start the fight against frizzy hair in the shower by using a shampoo and conditioner that provides 24 hours of frizz-free control from scalp to ends," says Sunnie Brook Jones, Head & Shoulders celebrity stylist. She likes Head & Shoulders Smooth and Silky Shampoo ($6, drugstore.com) and Conditioner ($8, drugstore.com). “A key trick to fighting frizz is not disturbing the hair cuticle,” says Jones. Blot your hair with the Sunnie Brook Signature Hair Towel ($48, sunniebrookbeauty.com) after you shower. "The smooth cotton surface of the towel causes less friction with your hair compared to fibrous towels, which can lift the cuticle of the hair, making it appear frizzy," says Jones.

Using the right brush makes all the difference, too. "Invest in a boar bristle brush like a Mason Pearson ($150, nordstrom.com)," says Adam Livermore, lead educator for Oribe. "It’ll help smooth frizzy hair [because] it lays the cuticle of the hair down, similar to the way conditioner does chemically. Imagine the texture of suede and then running your hand over it so it’s all going in one direction—that’s what a boar bristle brush does for your hair."

And if you’ve got long hair, you’re in luck. "If you have that texture of hair that's really challenging—coarse hair—the longer the hair, the more it will cooperate," says Jet Rhys, celebrity hairstylist and co-owner of the Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego. Since length adds weight, long hair will make your hair less susceptible to becoming poofy.

Now that you know how to prep your hair, it’s time to have fun! Here, the pros share their favorite styles to conceal frizz:

Fishtail Braid
"A braid is a really good style to hide frizz and dirty hair," says Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. While fishtails may look fancy, they’re actually really easy to pull off. Here's how to do it: First, separate your hair into two sections. Then, take a small, quarter-inch thick piece from the outer part of right section and cross it over to the left section so that it becomes part of that section. Then, take a piece from the outer part of the left section and cross it over to the right section so that it becomes part of that section. Continue taking small pieces from one section and crossing them over to the other section (you'll start to see the fishtail plait after doing this a few times) until you reach the bottom of your hair. Secure with a funky Emi Jay Printed Hair Tie ($2, emijay.com).

Twisted Top Knot
Upgrade your basic top knot with this version from Rhys. Start by applying a small amount of oil, like Bumble & bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil ($39, sephora.com). "You need something slippery but not greasy to help you grab your hair and tame your texture," says Rhys. First, flip your head upside down and then divide your hair into two sections. Start braiding the two sections together (as if you were doing a classic braid, but with your hair separated into two sections instead of three) while your head is still down. Do this until you get to the end of your hair. Then, flip your head up, roll your hair in a circular motion into a coil on top of your head, and fasten with bobby pins. "As you’re criss-crossing the hair, you’re smoothing out that wiry, coarse texture," says Rhys.

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Braided Crown
There’s nothing worse than hair that looks all out of shape thanks to a sweaty forehead. This style fixes that. “One style that we’re doing a lot [at Drybar] is making two braids from the temple and braiding them back," says Webb. All you have to do is take a small section of hair at the temple one side of your head (it's great if you have bangs growing out, too) and do a classic braid. Repeat this on the other side of your head with a second braid (you can secure the first one with a bobby pin until you're done with the second one), then take both braids and tie them together at the back of your head with a clear elastic. "It’s almost like a crown," says Webb. "It’s a popular, trendy look, [and] it’s easy to do yourself."

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Beachy Waves
"Work with the texture of your hair instead of against it," says Livermore. "After showering, apply a product like Oribe Surfcomber Tousled Texture Mousse ($37, birchbox.com) to towel-dried hair, and let it air dry for sexy, surfed-in, Gisele-worthy hair." Another easy way to get this look is by using a flat iron (yes, we swear!). Watch our video for step-by-step instructions on mastering this technique.

Double Headbands
"If you double your elastic headbands, it looks really adorable on coarse, frizz-prone hair," says Rhys. "Plus, a little pop of color is fun in the summer." Use a headband that's not wider than an inch, like these shiny Goody SlideProof Skinny Bright Headwraps ($6 for a pack of three, available at drugstores). "Put one headband about half an inch off your hairline, and then put your next headband right behind your ears," says Rhys. "Push forward so you can add a little bit of volume to your hair. It won’t get frizzy because that first headband is containing that frizz."

Christina HeiserChristina Heiser is a health reporter and writer specializing in overall wellness, nutrition, and beauty and skincare; she has held previous staff positions at Women’s Health, Everyday Health, and Webedia.

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